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Last Updated
2026-04-12
Key takeaways for search and sourcing teams
- Fresh Zedoary Root market coverage spans 20 countries.
- 48 exporter companies and 34 importer companies are indexed in the global supply chain intelligence network for this product.
- 134 supplier-linked transactions are summarized across the top 4 countries.
- 0 premium suppliers and 0 catalog items are currently listed.
- Wholesale sample entries: 0; farmgate sample entries: 0.
- Page data last updated on 2026-04-12.
Global Supplier Transactions, Export Activity, and Price Benchmarks for Fresh Zedoary Root
Analyze 134 supplier-linked transactions across the top 4 countries, with monthly unit-price benchmarks to track export competitiveness and sourcing risk for Fresh Zedoary Root.
Fresh Zedoary Root Country YoY Change in Supplier Transactions and Export Momentum
Compare positive and negative YoY shifts in Fresh Zedoary Root to identify accelerating supplier markets and weakening export corridors.
Top YoY shifts for Fresh Zedoary Root: Indonesia (+47.6%), Thailand (-23.4%), India (+19.5%).
Fresh Zedoary Root Country-Level Supplier Transaction and Unit Price Summary
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In 2025-10, countries with visible Fresh Zedoary Root transaction unit prices: India (5.26 USD / kg).
| Country | YoY Change | Transaction Count | 2025-05 | 2025-06 | 2025-07 | 2025-08 | 2025-09 | 2025-10 | 2025-11 | 2025-12 | 2026-01 | 2026-02 | 2026-03 | 2026-04 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | -23.4% | 17 | 4.20 USD / kg (90 kg) | 4.18 USD / kg (90 kg) | 4.10 USD / kg (90 kg) | 4.10 USD / kg (130 kg) | 4.10 USD / kg (10 kg) | - (-) | ||||||
| India | +19.5% | 103 | 6.96 USD / kg (357,000 kg) | 6.45 USD / kg (50,000 kg) | 7.22 USD / kg (564,070 kg) | 6.60 USD / kg (167,100 kg) | 6.98 USD / kg (105,500 kg) | 5.26 USD / kg (36,030 kg) | ||||||
| Nepal | - | 12 | 0.60 USD / kg (15,245 kg) | 0.60 USD / kg (18,180 kg) | 0.61 USD / kg (12,945 kg) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | ||||||
| Indonesia | +47.6% | 2 | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | - (-) | 1.01 USD / kg (55,200.001 kg) | - (-) |
Fresh Zedoary Root Global Supply Chain Coverage
82 companies
48 exporters and 34 importers are mapped for Fresh Zedoary Root.
Exporters and importers can use Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to identify counterparties for Fresh Zedoary Root, benchmark reach, and prioritize outreach by market.
Fresh Zedoary Root Export Supplier Intelligence, Trade Flows, and Price Signals
48 exporter companies are mapped in Tridge Supply Chain Intelligence for Fresh Zedoary Root. Exporters and importers can use company profiles and analytics to evaluate supplier coverage, trading activity, and route opportunities.
Fresh Zedoary Root Top Exporters and Supplier Profiles
Review leading exporter profiles while benchmarking against 48 total exporter companies in the Fresh Zedoary Root supply chain intelligence network. Exporters and importers can unlock company profiles and analytics to qualify partners faster.
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-21
Industries: Food PackagingOthersCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Food ManufacturingDistribution / WholesaleOthersFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, Canada, Netherlands
Supplying Products: Fresh Zedoary Root, Fresh Ginger, Fresh Taro Tuber +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food WholesalersOthersBrokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: Distribution / WholesaleOthersTrade
Exporting Countries: Sri Lanka
Supplying Products: Fresh Zedoary Root
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-12-13
Recently Export Partner Companies: 3
Industries: OthersFood PackagingBeverage ManufacturingGrocery StoresFood ManufacturingFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingDistribution / WholesaleFood Manufacturing
Exporting Countries: Thailand, China, Vietnam, United Arab Emirates, Iraq, New Zealand
Supplying Products: Fresh Zedoary Root, Cassia, Dried Zedoary Root +5
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Industries: Food ManufacturingCrop Production
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingTrade
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2026-01-24
Recently Export Partner Companies: 4
Industries: Beverage ManufacturingFood PackagingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: Farming / Production / Processing / PackingFood ManufacturingRetailDistribution / Wholesale
Exporting Countries: Vietnam, Thailand, China, United Arab Emirates
Supplying Products: Fresh Zedoary Root, Dried Zedoary Root, Dried Galangal +1
(India)
Latest Export Transaction: 2025-09-15
Recently Export Partner Companies: 2
Employee Size: 51 - 100 Employees
Industries: OthersFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: TradeFarming / Production / Processing / Packing
Exporting Countries: China, Vietnam, Spain, Netherlands, Portugal, Malaysia, Poland
Supplying Products: Fresh Zedoary Root, Dried Zedoary Root, Dried Turmeric +5
Fresh Zedoary Root Global Exporter Coverage
48 companies
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Fresh Zedoary Root Import Buyer Intelligence, Demand Signals, and Price Benchmarks
34 importer companies are mapped for Fresh Zedoary Root demand intelligence. Use Supply Chain Intelligence company profiles and analytics to prioritize buyers, distributors, and downstream demand partners by market.
Fresh Zedoary Root Top Buyers, Importers, and Demand Partners
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(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-21
Employee Size: 1 - 10 Employees
Sales Revenue: USD 1M - 5M
Industries: Crop ProductionFood Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(United States)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Industries: Crop ProductionOthers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-08-14
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: OthersBeverage ManufacturingFood PackagingCrop ProductionFood Manufacturing
Value Chain Roles: -
(Hong Kong)
Latest Import Transaction: 2025-12-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Brokers And Trade Agencies
Value Chain Roles: -
(Sri Lanka)
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-03-12
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Food Wholesalers
Value Chain Roles: -
(Myanmar [Burma])
Latest Import Transaction: 2026-01-27
Recently Import Partner Companies: 1
Industries: Others
Value Chain Roles: -
Global Importer Coverage
34 companies
Importer company count highlights the current depth of demand-side visibility for Fresh Zedoary Root.
Use Supply Chain Intelligence analytics and company profiles to identify active Fresh Zedoary Root buyers, compare partner density by country, and refine GTM priorities.
Classification
Product TypeRaw Material
Product FormFresh
Industry PositionPrimary Agricultural Product
Raw Material
Commodity GroupAromatic rhizome (Zingiberaceae) / spice-and-vegetable root crop
Scientific NameCurcuma zedoaria (Christm.) Roscoe
PerishabilityMedium
Growing Conditions
- Tropical to subtropical climates; reported preference for areas with ~900–1250 mm annual rainfall and a pronounced dry season (PROSEA).
- Often found in shady, damp locations up to ~1000 m altitude (PROSEA).
- Grows on many soils but prefers well-drained sandy soils; propagated from rhizome pieces (PROSEA).
Consumption Forms
- Fresh rhizome used as a vegetable/spice in regional cuisines
- Leaves used for flavoring foods in some traditions
- Processed into ‘shoti’ starch for dietary uses
- Processed into dried slices/powder or essential oil for longer shelf life and specialty applications
Grading Factors
- Cleanliness (low soil/foreign matter) and absence of quarantine contaminants
- Freedom from rot/mold and physical damage
- Rhizome size/weight and firmness
- Aroma intensity consistent with buyer requirements
Planting to HarvestHarvest can be possible after about 10 months when primary tubers are planted; when lateral rhizome parts are used, the growing period can extend up to about two years (PROSEA).
Market
Fresh zedoary root is the rhizome of Curcuma zedoaria (Zingiberaceae), a niche aromatic root used as a vegetable/spice and in traditional medicine supply chains. The species’ native range is reported in the eastern Himalaya–Assam area and Bangladesh, with long-standing cultivation across South and Southeast Asia, including China and Taiwan. Available references describe production and trade as predominantly local, with negligible international trade and limited statistics. Where cross-border movement does occur, it may be hard to isolate in trade data because it can be grouped under broader “spices/medicinal plants” headings rather than a zedoary-specific category.
Major Producing Countries
- IndiaOrigin reported in north-eastern India; cultivated regionally and can run wild; production largely local/traditional (Kew POWO; PROSEA).
- BangladeshPart of the native range and regional cultivation zone (Kew POWO).
- Myanmar [Burma]Reported introduced/cultivated in parts of South and Southeast Asia (Kew POWO).
- ThailandReported introduced/cultivated; used in regional food traditions (Kew POWO; PROSEA).
- CambodiaReported introduced/cultivated in the region (Kew POWO).
- VietnamReported introduced/cultivated in the region (Kew POWO).
- IndonesiaReported introduced/cultivated (e.g., Java, Lesser Sunda Islands); used as a local vegetable/spice (Kew POWO; PROSEA).
- MalaysiaReported introduced/cultivated in the region (Kew POWO).
- ChinaLong-standing cultivation reported; zedoary-related rhizomes also appear in herbal drug supply chains (PROSEA).
- TaiwanLong-standing cultivation reported (PROSEA).
Specification
Physical Attributes
- Rhizome with grey/brown exterior and pale yellow-white to bright yellow interior; aromatic rhizome typical of Curcuma species (PROSEA).
- Fresh rhizomes can be used directly as a vegetable/spice; rhizomes are also processed into starch (‘shoti’) or dried slices/powder for longer storage (PROSEA).
Compositional Metrics
- Approximate fresh-rhizome composition reported: water ~70%, starch ~12%, other materials ~18% (including essential oil and cellulose) (PROSEA).
- Essential oil content reported around 1–2% in rhizomes; oil described as ginger/camphor-like (PROSEA).
Packaging
- Commercial lots commonly emphasize cleanliness (low soil/foreign matter), intact rhizomes with minimal bruising, and freedom from rot/mold (buyer specification-driven; aligns with post-harvest washing described in PROSEA).
Supply Chain
Value Chain
- Harvest (dig rhizome clumps) -> remove roots/leaf remains -> washing -> packing for local wholesale/retail (PROSEA).
- Alternative downstream pathways: peeling/shredding/steeping and separation to produce ‘shoti’ starch; or slicing and drying for shelf-stable trade (PROSEA).
Demand Drivers
- Regional food uses (young shoots as vegetable; leaves for flavoring; young rhizome parts consumed) in parts of South and Southeast Asia (PROSEA).
- Traditional medicine and perfumery applications for rhizomes in some markets (PROSEA).
Risks
Phytosanitary Compliance HighFresh rhizomes are high-risk commodities for quarantine concerns and border rejections because they can carry soil, pests, and diseases; shipments may require strict cleaning, phytosanitary certification, and may still face inspection delays or refusal in destination markets.Implement robust de-soiling and washing, maintain documented field/packhouse hygiene, secure NPPO-issued phytosanitary certificates, and align with destination import requirements and Codex-aligned residue management.
Trade Data Opacity MediumProduct-specific trade visibility is limited: references describe international trade as negligible, and when trade occurs it may be recorded under aggregated spice/medicinal-plant categories rather than zedoary-specific headings, reducing market transparency for pricing and risk monitoring.Use contract-based sourcing with defined specifications, track origin/lot identity internally, and supplement official trade data with importer/exporter shipment records.
Climate MediumCultivation is tied to tropical/subtropical rainfall patterns and site conditions; shifts in monsoon timing, excessive rainfall, or drought can affect yields, disease pressure, and harvest timing, especially where production is rainfed.Diversify sourcing across multiple origin zones, monitor seasonal rainfall outlooks, and use agronomic practices that improve drainage and reduce waterlogging risk.
Sustainability
- Soil and nutrient management risk in humid tropical/subtropical production settings; fertilizer recommendations and mulching practices imply potential runoff/over-application concerns if unmanaged (PROSEA).
- Rainfall and site suitability constraints (shady damp locations; well-drained sandy soils preferred) can limit expansion and increase sensitivity to land-management choices (PROSEA).
Labor & Social
- Home-garden and smallholder-oriented production in parts of Southeast Asia can complicate standardized traceability and due-diligence documentation in cross-border supply (PROSEA).
Sources
Fresh Zedoary Root Country Coverage for Suppliers, Export Flows, and Prices
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India
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Argentina
Sri Lanka
United Arab Emirates
Turkiye
Hong Kong
South Korea
Germany
Egypt
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